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He realized the management counted the BUNS, but not the patties, and the CUPS, but not the amount of soda or shakes. Wow, what memories. He had an interesting and creative 10 year business plan. (4 star review) This time had a truck burger as did 3 others who were with me. Happy days for real! The meat patties once thawed were a gray-greenish color. Any Chance the Slo Jacks in Hampton Bays was a Wetsons? Valley Stream, NY Sunrise Highway at Rockaway Ave. (demolished) I used to go to the one on sunrise hwy in valley stream. My aunt used be be one of the roller skate girls who delivered your meal on a car window tray, back in the Bronx in the 1950s. While I was working there MacDonald opened down the block. Thats where I had many fond memories. Best cheese burgers ever at Wetsons. I was just a kid, & he would make me go on a separate line than he, to use the the coupons. Are you from Valley Stream? I say it was Wetsons. Believe it or not it was a union job. There was one in west Hempstead long island..there were hamburger eating contest on the weekends. One of my first jobs was at the Wetsons in Pine Brook NJ off of rt 46. the manager there must have been a drill sgt in the service he was really hard on the employees but I will say this, it was always neat and clean we had to mop the floor every hr. an office building with store fronts. So glad there are many great memories from those that visited.. Wetsons was on Essex St in HackensackK N.J. Our menu is inspired by real family dishes from the Wahlberg kitchen, recreated by Chef Paul with a delicious twist on your favorite homestyle classics. [5][6], Since 2016 and as of 2022, the Wetson's trademark is owned by National Food Brands Marketing, Inc., of East Norwich, New York.[7]. The name Wetson's went into fast-food history forever. Had a ball working there. O, the good old days! Today it is the site of Valley Stream Honda Pre Owned. WETSON'S Status 700 - Registered Status Date 2016-10-25 Filing Date 2014-07-28 Registration Number 5069141 Registration Date 2016-10-25 Mark Drawing 4000 - Standard character mark Typeset Published for Opposition Date 2014-12-23 Attorney Name Pina Campagna Law Office Assigned Location Code L50 Employee Name MCPHERSON RAYBURN, SHA Statements Beginning hourly rate was $1.50 I believe and received an increase every time I relocated. A runza (also called a bierock, krautburger, or kraut pirok) is a yeast dough bread pocket with a filling consisting of beef, cabbage or sauerkraut, onions, and seasonings. I remember a Marine Midland branch at Mid-Island Shopping Plaza that had an ATM that would hand out cash in *any* denomination including change (via a Wendys like change dispenser). The fast food chain existed. Tony Packo's chili dogs Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr As a kid Became a Nathans for a while and is now a car lot. We used a tumbler/peeler to peel the potatoes for the fries, while the new one used frozen fries. It mustve been 1968-70. Once married to Margaux Hemingway. Loved it. Don't forget to try our made-to-order sides, like fresh-cut fries and double beer-battered onion rings or our delicious frozen custard desserts. Brooklyn, NY Flatbush Ave and Empire Blvd (now Wendys) I used to go with my dad to the one in Bay Shore. Don't forget . Muzak playing over the speakers in the tiny covered customer service area. Think White Castle in Hempstead was the only other fast food burger place around at the time. Your email address will not be published. Westons , Lake Success, New Hyde Park, near Sperry Gyroscope (my aunt was an engineer) and LI Jewish Hospital! It was on Sunrise Highway and Hook Creek Blvd. Races!!!!!! We always stopped for lunch, off to Bargintown, in Queens, and Dinner in Oceanside at Nathans. Wetson's, like many hamburger joints founded in the 1960s, was inspired by the rapid success of McDonald's. At it's peak, it had over 70 locations in the New York Metropolitan area, as well as a few in California. I begged for one for Christmas one year. Great web site! We moved out west in 83 and felt like we moved to another planet. Wetson's also had two clown mascots in the style of McDonald's Ronald McDonald, named Wetty (female) and Sonny (male). The first Original Pancake House opened in 1953 in Portland, Oregon, by Les Highet and Erma Hueneke, who collected recipes for their restaurant from around the world. They soon franchised the name and recipes into locations spanning more than half of the U.S. states and Winnipeg, Manitoba. Worked at the Freeport location in the early 60s. There was another Wetsons on Staten Island, on Richmond Ave and the Pathmark shopping Center. and Levittown Parkway it is part of history.and everyone I talk to say the samething. Any memories? Good food, Great friends and great memories! I remember the Wetsons in Bethpage on Hempstead Turnpike across the road from the Pergments Department Store & Miles Shoe Store and next door to the Jolly Rogers Playland. Damn those burgers tasted good. During that summer was promoted to manager by relocating as district manager requested. Contact. I used to eat at the one in Hicksville when I worked a mile away. I remember Wetsons at Sunrise and Horton Ave. Am I wrong? I worked at the West Islip (Bay Shore) store across from the South Shore Mall. Elmhurst, NY Queens Boulevard (Route 25) and Woodhaven Boulevard (demolished) It was the only fast food restaurant in town. In a further nod to McDonald's, Wetson's presented two mascots, Wetty and Sonny, who were, you guessed it, clowns. My family would take us to Wetsons Stamford ,conn . I loved The Place, Broke my heart when they converted to Nathans. Two of my friends worked there too and we had a blast. The one on old country road became a record shop for awhile. Typed it in and bam, herethis is. The one in Glen Cove was that on Glen st? MONTVILLE -- An undated photo of Wetson's Hamburgers, located at Route 46 and Hook Mountain Road in Montville. Lots of copycat burger recipes from fast food to upscale restaurants. However, many of the store employees went on to work at Mr. Cheapos Record Exchange (Mineola), which is still in business today. We grew in up in Keansburg just down the street, I can still taste the burgers. & Pine St. My first. Best food in the world the best times we were actually a family and I remember a lot of the guys that used to work there. Still McDonalds since 1975. We had a Wetsons on Astoria Blvd. Me, being all of 8 years old thought I should get two burgers as well. My classmates watched it go up when we were in 6th grade. The one in Rosedale was on Sunrise and Hook Creek. I worked at the Freeport Station Wetsons in the early 60s. It was very reasonablea nd tasted great. As soon as it was finished, we would cut out on Fridays to buy lunch there. Miss Wetsons. Marine Midland was bought up by Manufacturers Hanover around 1986/7. My Dad would pick up a sack of burgers and fries. I worked at Jolly Roger starting around 1960 next door to the Bethpage Wetsons. I worked at that older Wetsons in Valley Stream in the early1970s after the new one opened west of that one also on Sunrise Hwy, but on the corner of Rockaway Pkwy. To which I responded, but dad, theyre orange! It wasnt on Rockaway and Sunsrise Highway, it was on Brooklyn Ave at the intersection Sunrise Highway across the street I remember the location on Boston Ave. and Pembroke (I think). Posted by unclekipsy at 1:26 pm (PST) on Mon November 10, 2014 ; Mom would take us to Wetson's..somewhere in Queens. Wetson's was an American fast-food chain that operated from 1959 to 1975 and was known for its signature "Big W" burger, as well as 15-cent burgers and 10-cent fries. Thanks for sharing, My dad woul take us there on Fridays about 4:00pm, as soon as he got off work and had the 65 panel truck loaded up to head upstate to the cabin. I grew up in Bay Shore. every now and then I think about when I was a kid my friends and my family, and all the good times we had. I was happy to find this since no one in my husbands family or any of my friends seem to remember Wetsons. in Commack, across the street from the bowling alley near the Sunken Meadow Pkwy. Married to the love of his life Viviane Ventura, Actress and Socialite. ), I recall the highlight of a visit to the Westons in bay shore was feeding the ducks in the pond. There was one on rt10 in East Hanover and one in Brick, NJ, Rt10 in East Hanover across from Two Guys from Harrison, close to Hanover Park HS. I can smell them while I;m typing this. $23.95 . Share. Vets, Camaros Hmmmmm. Little Neck, NY Northern Boulevard (demolished, now a Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins store) (this was in the 60s) Catholic school students (in uniforms) eating hamburgers on FridayWOW. Wetson's was known for its signature burger, the "Big W", as well as 15-cent burgers, 10-cent fries, and the slogans "Look for the Orange Circles" and "Buy a bagful," phrases similar to the McDonald's slogan "Look for the Golden Arches" and White Castle's "Buy 'em by the sack". We had one in New Hyde Park, and Franklin Square. I dont remember what is at that location now. My father also took us to the Wetsons on sunrise highway in valley stream.he would buy me and my older brother a hamburger,fries,and soda and I would sit in the back seat of our 1964 black Cadillac.then he would buy some food for my mom and younger brother who were home waiting for us to finish our eats.great food and even better memories .now my dad is in his 90s g-d bless and hes a Burger King fan ! Just heard it on Rewound Radios annual WABC REWOUND special. I grew up on 48th between Broadway and Northern Blvd, down the street from Bryant HS. Ahead of its time. The older one had better food, service and personel. I was only paid $1.75/hour but ate real good. Syosset, NY, 321 Jericho Tpke (now a Burger King) Yes I remember it well. Flushing, NY Northern Boulevard (Route 25A) and 195th Street (demolished, now a strip mall) I think we had a total of 43 stores when i left Wetsons. I remember riding my bike early Saturday mornings with my father, sister, and neighborhood friends going for breakfast!! The Wetson's chain was started by Herbert (Herb) Wetanson. There was a Kid named Stevie that worked there also and one morning before the Mgr. Owner Wetenson, had 2 sons. So many have come and gone. Jericho Turnpike/Jamaica Avenue, Bellerose, between Commonwealth Blvd and 91st Ave. Site is now a Queens County Savings Bank. Wetson's. Size Guide DT6000_U04F_DTG_Orange_S_FULLFRONT_OS8718. I remember my father taking the family there for burgers (when people actually cooked) as a treat before heading to the Sunrise drive in for a double feature. THANK YOU WETSONS!!!!! I loved the food, the work was difficult, but it all made for great memories. The X-3 and 1 were my favorites. Bellerose, Queens. I remember the Green Acres Mall Carl Hoppels the Belair theater Hills supermarket Pathmark the list goes on and on. I remember the one at the corner of Oceanside Rd and Sunrise Hwy in Rockville Centre. Known for their breakfast foods; their signature dishes are the Apple Pancake, Dutch Baby, German Pancake . We thought it was great. vanilla 770 Cal. Then back home for cake and presents. LOL!!! got there, Stevie did not have his license then, and his friend showed up and let him drive his car. One evening we underwent inspection by a very young fellow could only have been Herbert Wetanson. In Glen Cove, NY wasnt on the list! Yes I Remember Wetsons On Northern Blvd In LIttle Neck Queens, I Used To Go To Wetons Hamburger Place For Lunch. They rebuilt Wetsons and never fired Stevie because all the customers liked him so much. 13. Burgers & Fries pickles & dehydrated onions also. Oh yeah, My Dad and Mom would take us, with his 53 Pontiac Chieftain, there from Brooklyn (Kings Plaza area) in the early 60s. Such fond memories of him at my house every weekend in his ever present skull cap and stinky, I was a part time junior ski instructor at Bald Hill during two winter seasons. We also had a big pot of melted american cheese. While on a road trip to San Bernardino, California, Herb happened to stop by the original McDonald's Hamburger Drive In restaurant, owned and operated by the McDonald brothers. The Food Was Excellent. I remember Nathans on Sunrise highway worked there as well. North Lawrence, NY Rockaway Turnpike Defunct 1970 Wetson's Hamburger Restaurant New York Metropolitan Classic T-Shirt. Does anyone else remember it? Used to go to that one almost every other day. Allow to rest for several minutes, then transfer to buns. Ummmm Wetsons!! Knowing we would probably get jumped, we tried to ride away but were jumped and overcome and our bikes were taken, all while a crowded street of adults stood by and did nothing. So glad this article was written. Co-Founder of Wetson's Burgers. At one time it was Benson Burger. Born September 13, 1940, passed away peacefully June 6 in Florida with his loving wife, Viviane by his side. He passed by me and nodded, I nodded back. I lived on 194th street and Northern Blvd ,I remember Watsons before they built in and they were giving away free hamburger coupons the week before it opened they were the best better than McDonalds wish they were around now !!! Wetson's 20 Hempstead Avenue West Hempstead Long Island, New York. Then in 1975 a member of that family started another chain named TACO RICO. WETANSON--Errol. Anyone remember Disco and the Disco Queen Donna Summer? specially garnished, and served with Tartar Sauce on a tasty hot Bun. Thank you 70sKid for this article. Syosset was where I went.5 yrs old.a couple of families would pile in the station wagons( with the back seats that faced each other)I remember the glowing arch circles at night as you were pulling up. He would get two burgers and my mom, brother, and sister would get one each. My mind is blown. Everybody knows that McDonalds has better flies. I used to go to Benson Burgers on Flatlands and E 57 Street when I would go to the library, about 1966-1968. George's Burgers has been serving delicious food since 1993. Wetson's was a chain of eateries in the greater New York metropolitan area that, at . NY 1970-72 High School Days. then after DD remodeled the place the rings were removed. & Jericho Tpke, Bellerose, N.Y. Late 60s, early 70s, remember burgers 10 cents, anybody remember location and price, just down the block from original High Class Pizza and Pizza Hut which I remember turned into a used car dealer. Yes, the former Giants and Jets punter (RIP, Dave). We went there a lot. When did Wetsons close at that location and did it change to McDonalds? and Astor Pl. At its peak, Wetson's had approximately 70 locations in the greater New York metropolitan area. Born there in November 1964. the world hasnt been the same since. When they went out of business I did not shed tears. Home of the midget racers. & Sunrise Hwy. How can Ray pass it almost every day the orange rings were taken down several years ago? Instead of putting the car in reverse, he put it in drive and drove right through the restaurant dining room. Soon there was a Jack in the box I Love The Hamburger And The Pickles Was Very Tasty. Wow, I remember the Wetsons in Hicksville, because my family lived in a garden apartment building that was kind of behind that strip of stores. Loves the simple cheese burger and the onions omg my mouth is watering just thinking of them now! Was there ever a Wetsons located on Flatlands Ave off Ralph Ave. , Brooklyn. After closing they built a bank at the original location. Twitter 0. This one was the one I was most familiar with for it was on the way to my school and also because it my fathers favorite burger place. There was a place where you could bat baseballs next-door. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Was a great time. The Town theater building was later demolished for office space. yup!!!!!!!! Employment Application; I remember the one in Teaneck, N.J. Loved it and every bit as good as McDonalds. THIS MEASURES 5.5 X 7.5 . Brooklyn, NY Flatbush Avenue And Avenue U (demolished, now a bank) His response was that I am focusing on the wrong things in life yellow brick! Remember it very well. However, on that site now, there is a Pizza Hut. I used to stop in that Wetsons to get pea shooter straws. The noise drove my dad nuts but my brothers, Mike and Gene, both worked there and had good memories of it. 2. That would be in Maspeth on Flushing Av. Glen Cove Wetsons was razed & the current McDonalds was built in its place in 1975, not an office building (I worked in the new McDonalds in 75). Sale Description. I think maybe back then, they used real meat & all. Our location in Ozone Park was on the corner of Woodhaven blvd and Rockaway blvd, across from the Crossbay movie theater. They even sold frozen yogurt! I remember going to the Bay Shore, Long Island location in 1966 with my mom in her red VW bug. There was a Mcdonalds just down the road! Thanks so much for sharing : )! a fast food chain of restaurants back in the 70's that had a great burger and milk shake. The one in VS was on Sunrise Hgwy and Rockaway. Hi there! Flushing, NY Northern Boulevard (Route 25A) and 147th Street (now a liquor store/7-11) 1960-The nights were spent in Wetsons parking lot waiting for a race. When they were there it was almost the same on the outside the Orange RIngs and the White Tiled exterior (Just added a Titus Oaks sign on the front where the old WETSONS sign used to be). Corner Bakery Cafe (CBC Restaurant Corporation) is an American chain of cafes that specialize in pastries, breads, breakfast dishes, gourmet sandwiches, homemade soups, salads, and pasta. We used to walk to the New Hyde Park Wetsons a little over a mile away. that is correct. & 61st St. We usually went to the one on Sunrise Highway in West Islip, NY. There was a haircutter there for a while .. now used cars. Starting to sound like my parents when I was young when they told me about their good old days when everything cost a nickellol!! This was when time were great! And the other one on Forest Avenue Best By Richmond Avenue and is now at McDonalds the family that only three stores also had one in New Jersey that the crew was shuffled between the four stores. New Hyde Park Long Island, Wetson's Hamburgers 1966 by Long Island $15.99 USD SKU 121319 Pay in 4 interest-free installments for orders over $50.00 with Learn more Options Quantity Add to cart Share this: All purchased images are printed without the watermark. It was a special treat to go there and I remember how I just loved their burgers! My mom worked as a front desk clerk at the motel and gave me 50 cents each day to get lunch at Wetsons. In Lodi N.J. My first job in the late 60s.Was next to a Tuscan Milk distribution center off of Rt.80..we use to go out at night with raw potatos and try to kill all the rats that would always be around our dumpstersnow a WAWA. The old take out place stayed open a little while after the sit down restaurant opened where the McDonalds currently is on Rockaway and Sunrise. Thats over 50 years ago and it was always a special treat. I thought it was the best burger in the world a child. I grew up in Maspeth and rode the B-57 bus frequently during the 1970s. Buckeyes Steven Depolo/Flickr Usually made around the holidays, this signature homemade Ohio candy is downright mouthwatering to peanut butter and chocolate lovers. The farmers engaged largely in the production of milk to supply the Newark market, and considerable quantities of butter, eggs, poultry, pork, beef, hay and straw were produced for market. I vaguely remember one location in Brooklyn where Bushwick Avenue and Highland Blvd crossed each other. We still talk about it. The original Valley Stream Wetsons was on Sunrise Highway between Stewart Pl and Astor Pl (now Valley Stream Honda Pre- Owned). THE BEST FOR ME. There was one in Rockville Centre at the corner of Sunrise Hwy and Oceanside Rd. This was the Wetsons on Hempstead Ave in West Hempstead, NY, I called my mother today to ask if she remembers Westons because I was recalling happy Sundays after church. I would pay a lot for one of those babies now! The hamburgers were made on the grill by Greek men who actually cooked. Whatever happened to that? Funny on how reading this article I can still taste them today. Thank you for your research. Also the chains freeze the beef and the fries which again effect the taste, I remember going to wetsons and getting my hamburger and french fries for $.25 I lived in Valley Stream and went there often. What a great experience. redid it no more orange rings or white tiled exterior. Made tons of them. I worked at that store as my first paying job. Be Our Guest! A day of infamy. This was the only fast food in the ealry 70s for Co-Op city residents. I started working at the french fryer and the counter and worked my way up to the grill. I worked at the Wetsons on Sunrise Hwy. I went to the one in Bayshore New York on Long Island with my parents as a kid in late 60 early 70s. Also, I think McDonalds stole the big W to make big mac. And don't forget to download our app for restaurant info like hours, menu, nutrition, and exclusive deals. Dont remember too much else about Westons but the fries were good. Two men from Valley Stream, Harold Norbitz and Carl Wetanson (a popular race car driver on the Island) visited a McDonalds in Chicago, were impressed by the concept, and decided to duplicate it in New York, hopefully before the Golden Arches made their inevitable entrance into the local market.
